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Moore Takes a (Hot Dog) Stand and Warnock Recalls His Baltimore Days in DNC Notebook
Governor Wes Moore (D) and Governor JB Pritzker (D) were seen savoring a classic Chicago-style hot dog on Thursday. They were joined by Illinois first lady Mary Kathryn Muenster, who observed the delightful moment. The photo captured the governors indulging in the iconic food, showcasing their appreciation for the local culinary culture.
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
Video: A timeline of Mexico en el Corazon in Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (August 23, 2024) – A dance troupe from Mexico has been including Lansing on their tour since 2017 — and The Lansing Journal has covered each of their Lansing performances. Mexico en el Corazon is more than a show. It is a cultural initiative, a celebration, an education. This year the group will do 14 shows in 13 cities, and Lansing is their second stop, right after Chicago.
Country star Luke Bryan's tour truck gets stuck under downtown bridge ahead of Chicago show
CHICAGO - An equipment semi-truck from country star Luke Bryan's tour got stuck under a bridge in downtown Chicago ahead of his show at Wrigley Field this weekend. A bystander captured images of the stuck semi-truck Saturday morning under a bridge at Irving and DuSable Lake Shore Drive and shared them on Reddit.
Police find man shot to death in South Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — A man was found shot and killed Friday night in South Chicago.Police said officers responded to a ShotSpotter call in the 7900 block of South Phillips Avenue just after 11 p.m.The victim, between 35-40 years of age, was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.Chicago fire crews arrived to treat the victim, who died at the scene. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.As of Saturday, no arrests were made. Area 2 detectives were investigating.
Weekend warmup brings back 90-degree temps in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — Monday and Tuesday have been declared First Weather Alert Days in the Chicago area due to the hottest air of the season arriving for the start of the new week. Cook County has been placed under an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening. High temperatures for Monday and Tuesday will be in the middle to upper 90s, competing with record-high temperatures for both days, which currently stand at 97 degrees and were set back in 1973. Other heat alerts will likely be issued within the next day. Heat index values on Monday will range from 100...
Man killed in high-speed crash on Chicago's West Side identified
CHICAGO - A man was killed in a high-speed crash in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood early Saturday morning. The crash happened around 3:49 a.m. in the 800 block of South Cicero Avenue. According to Chicago police, a silver sedan was heading northbound at a high rate of speed when it...
4 of the Central Park 5 make an appearance at DNC. Learn more about the case
Thursday at the Democratic National Convention, Rev. Al Sharpton introduced the group known as the "Central Park 5." Invoking the convention refrain "We won't go back," Sharpton brought four of the five men on stage at the United Center in Chicago. ...
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has a longstanding tradition of protest — and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention. Masood was among thousands of protesters outside the DNC. Their main messages to the Democratic Party and their nominee, Kamala Harris, were clear: End the war in the Middle East. Stop sending aid to Israel. Though the cameras often focused on scraps with police and arrests, the overwhelming majority marched peacefully, with few issues. Masood, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Illinois Chicago, was often among them — and served as a volunteer marshal for several March on DNC rallies and protests to help keep things orderly and minimize conflict.
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